Synonyms for experimental
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Adjective
1. Empirical — experiential, empirical
Definitions
- adj. 1
Experiential, empirical.
Example sentences
- empirical Empirical data is based solely on observation.
- observational I read the article "Exoplanet Biosignatures: Observational Prospects."
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| experimental | falling | |
| empirical | rising | |
| observational | steady | |
| experiential | rising | |
| empiric | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- empiric
- 9 letters
- empirical4, tentative3
- 12 letters
- experiential5
- 13 letters
- observational5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (empirical4 = 4 syllables).